Mk 13-1A Torpedos for the TBM

[Devonai]

I just picked up a copy of Squadron/Signal Publications #82 on the TBF/TBM series.  On page 17, there is this passage:

The revised torpedo was designated the Mk 13-A1 and quickly became known to Avenger crews as the 'ring-tailed' torpedo.  The improved flight characteristics of the 'ring-tailed' torpedo now allowed drops from up to 800 feet and airspeeds of 280 knots, greatly increasing the Avengers chances of surviving during a torpedo attack against a heavily armed enemy ship.

Honestly I'm not sure how this would effect actual gameplay; however, I think this choice would be nice, perhaps perked in Midwar.

[Ack-Ack]

Honestly, this weapon load out would be a perfect candidate to be added when we finally get perked ordnance options.


ack-ack

[Strip]

  I am a huge fan of perked ordnance and I agree with Ack-Ack 100%.

Gets my vote....for what its worth.

Strip(er)

[Yeager]

A few weeks back I dropped a torp from a TBM at 1000 feet going 250 mph indicated.  The torpedo successfully deployed.

[Matador]

yup the trainers page says that the torp will have a successfull drop at 900 feet, but with the new cv its hard to even come close to the cv.

[Yeager]

I dont even bother trying to torp the fleet.  As long as their are manned 5 inch guns there is no reason to even try.

[Chewybacca]

As long as their are manned 5 inch guns there is no reason to even try.

Perk em for the daring. 

[SgtPappy]

Ooo!
Are these torps any faster? Sometimes it seems min cant catch a CV from behind.

[Devonai]

Matador and Yeager, I'll have to try it myself.  If true, it begs the question as to which type of torp HTC intended to model.

[captkaos]

I like this idea, as I still can sink CV's even with there recent upgrades.  I must admit I prefer the head on shot and JU88's and spread the torpedos a bit in case CV turns.  Since the last update, two CV's have died from my torpedos.

[Karnak]

I'd rather see Japanese torps added first.